Effective Date: 07/01/2023
At Global Forest Generation (GFG), is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, volunteers, partners, website visitors, and supporters. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices available to you regarding your personal information.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you interact with us:
- Name
- Mailing address
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Donation information
- Employer information for matching gifts (if provided)
- Any other information you choose to provide through forms, event registrations, surveys, or correspondence
Our website may also automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visits
- Referral websites
- Cookies and similar technologies used to improve website functionality and user experience
How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
- Process donations and provide tax acknowledgments
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Send updates about our programs, campaigns, events, and fundraising activities
- Administer volunteer and event participation
- Improve our website and communications
- Comply with legal and financial reporting requirements
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
Sharing Information
Global Forest Generation may share limited information with trusted service providers that help us operate our organization, such as payment processors, email service providers, database providers, and website hosting services. These providers are required to protect your information and may only use it to perform services on our behalf.
We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Global Forest Generation.
Your Choices
You may request to:
- Review the personal information we maintain about you.
- Correct or update your personal information.
- Request that we remove you from our mailing lists.
- Opt out of receiving fundraising or marketing communications.
- Request that your information not be shared outside of Global Forest Generation except where necessary to process donations or comply with legal obligations.
To make any of these requests, please contact us using the information below.
Security
Global Forest Generation takes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
- Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmitted through our website
- Password-protected systems and user access controls
- Secure third-party payment processing
- Firewalls and other commercially reasonable security safeguards where applicable
- Limited access to personal information by authorized staff only
While no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, we work to maintain appropriate safeguards to protect your information.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website performance, analyze website traffic, and enhance your browsing experience. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, although some website features may not function properly.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Global Forest Generation is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, would like to review or correct your personal information, or wish to update your communication preferences, please contact:
Email: info@globalforestgen.org
Website: https://globalforestgeneration.org